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COVID-19 News: Exactly 7 weeks ago I had predicted that Spain would face a terrible COVID-19 surge similar to Japan but many so called ‘experts’ from Spain on twitter (now stupidly called X) merely dismissed my warnings without providing any supporting data.
Now, Spain is facing the worse ever COVID-19 crisis with latest data from Spanish health authorities is showing alarming...
COVID-19 News: The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2019 transformed our understanding of infectious diseases. Caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), COVID-19 initially presented as a common upper respiratory infection but quickly revealed itself as a potentially life-threatening multisystem illness. As the pandemic unfolded, researchers and healthcar...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has cast a long shadow over the world, profoundly affecting public health systems, economies, and societies at large. Initially, much attention was understandably focused on understanding the clinical features and management of the acute phase of the disease in adults. However, as the pandemic evolved, it became increasingly evident that some individuals, inclu...
COVID-19 News: Researchers, virologists and variant hunters are warning that the SARS-CoV-2 sub-lineages are evolving in a peculiar manner such that they are generating what are known as “Flip” lineages that are superbly immune evasive.
A virus evolving in such a manner in a short time has been unprecedent in the history of virology so far and is a cause for concern.
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Long COVID: As the world grappled with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic for more than two years, the prevalence of severe acute COVID-19 cases gradually decreased. However, a new challenge emerged in the form of Long-COVID, a syndrome characterized by persisting symptoms that can affect multiple organ systems. Neurological disorders are among the most debilitating aspects of Long-COVID, causing profound im...
Thailand Medical: It’s kind of strange that there have been no statements from medical ‘experts’ in Thailand about the COVID-19 situation in the country for the last 12 days although many other countries including many neighboring countries are reporting an uptick in both COVID-19 infections and also COVID-19 hospitalizations.
In the last media report by local health aut...
COVID-19 News: As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Canada, like many other nations, is once again facing a resurgence of the virus. Two provinces, British Columbia (B.C.) and Quebec, have recently witnessed concerning spikes in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations.
British Columbia's COVID-19 Surge
In British Columbia, the alarm bells have be...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been an unprecedented global health crisis since its emergence in late 2019. The virus has affected billions of lives, causing widespread illness and death. As scientists and researchers continue to study this novel coronavirus, new findings are continually emerging, shedding light on its intricate interactions with the huma...
Ovarian Cancer News: Ovarian cancer remains one of the most insidious and life-threatening diseases affecting women worldwide. While genetic factors and family history have long been recognized as contributors to ovarian cancer risk, recent research has unveiled a new dimension of concern - occupational hazards.
A new study by researchers from University of Montreal - Canada has shed ...
India Medical News: Healthcare professionals in Bharat (India) are reporting online of a mysterious illness that is affecting many adults and more so children badly in various states and cities with Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru witnessing the most of such cases.
Many other normal individuals on the X platform are also confirming what is being reported by the healthcare professionals in Ind...
Ophthalmology News: In an alarming discovery, a recent international stud yby researchers from the University College London Institute of Ophthalmology-UK, Clínica Oftalmológica Pasteur-Chile, City University of London-UK, University Irving Medical Center-New York, Brigham and Women’s Hospital-USA, Harvard Medical School-USA, Icahn School of Medicine-New York-USA, St Thomas&rsq...
COVID-19 News: In the relentless battle against the ever-evolving SARS-CoV-2 virus, scientists worldwide are striving to uncover novel approaches to combat the pandemic. Among the myriad of potential solutions, an unexpected revelation has emerged from a new study conducted by researchers at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Fukuoka University, and the Central Research Institute of ITO EN,...
BA.2.86 News: From time and again, we have been lied to many times in this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by those controlling the COVID-19 narratives with paid help involving politicians, health authorities and agencies, mainstream media and wire agencies and the various American owned social media platforms.
These days, those controlling the COVID-19 narratives have not only bought up many u...
COVID-19 News: As the world continues its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan finds itself in the midst of a relentless surge in infections. Despite initial hopes of containment and easing restrictions, recent data paints a grim picture of a nation struggling to curb the spread of the virus. From rising case numbers and hospitalizations to the emergence of a new subvariant, Japan's fig...
Outbreak News: Scrub typhus, a bacterial infection caused by the Orientia tsutsugamushi bacterium, sometimes referred to as bush typhus, is currently on the rise in Bharat (India…kindly note that Bharat is the new name of India as fortunately the Modi government as designated reverting back to the original Hindu name of the country and doing away with any influences left behind by the Briti...
U.S. Medical News: A reliable modeling platform that is based on various contributing factors including waste water monitoring, and inputs from various sources has shown that the United States has hit about 720,000 new daily COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours with 1 in 46 Americans currently infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
https://twitter.com/JPWeiland/status/1700277959532196168
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COVID-19 News: In a concerning development, Italy has witnessed a rapid surge in COVID-19 infections, with a startling 44% increase in cases within a mere seven days. The weekly bulletin released by the Ministry of Health and the ISS (Istituto Superiore di Sanità) reveals that the number of new infections has risen from 14,866 to 21,309. This spike in cases has raised alarm bells across the...
COVID-19 News: Reports have emerged from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) that a nursing home in Norfolk had reported that a total 22 of its elderly residents and 6 of its workers had tested positive for the BA.2.86 variant after many of its residents fell ill.
The reported situation is a clear indication that the BA.2.86 can be transmitted effectively in close settings contrary ...
COVID-19 News: In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers around the world have tirelessly worked to understand the intricate dynamics of the virus and its impact on the human body. Among the many mysteries surrounding this novel coronavirus, a recent study conducted jointly by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Albany Medical Center in New York, and the Morgridge Institute for Research ...
BA.2.86 News: The Tokyo Metropolitan authorities have confirmed the detection of the new worrisome SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 variant in Japan.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/2dfe3d9f5b49bab0b6df6823a21283647d179e6f
https://www.fnn.jp/articles/FNN/583110
The discovery of the BA.2.86 variant is of no surprise as an earlier case involving an American traveler after a trip to Japan testing...
Herbs-Phytochemicals: In recent years, the world has faced two significant health challenges: incidences of bladder cancer which seems to be rising every year and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Bladder cancer remains a formidable global health concern, while the novel coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 has caused widespread illness and mortality. A new study conducted by researchers from the Aff...
COVID-19 News: We have been told by health authorities and so-called ‘experts’ that the current SARS-CoV-2 sub-lineages do not cause disease severity nor they increase the risk of mortality and many use terms like asymptomatic infections and mild symptomatic as being associated with the new SARS-CoV-2 sub-lineages in circulation.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/08/08/eris-c...
Study Finds SARS-CoV-2 Infections Causes Switch From Oxidative Phosphorylation To Glycolysis With Enriched Pentose Phosphate Pathway Abundance
COVID-19 Research: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has brought the world to a standstill, impacting millions of lives across the globe. One of the defining characteristics of this disease is its diverse clinical presentat...
COVID-19 News: In the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists worldwide are racing to understand the genetic mutations that drive the evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A crucial aspect of this research is assessing the impact of these mutations on the virus's ability to replicate and spread. A new study conducted by researchers from the Korea Virus Research Institute, Institu...
COVID-19 Antivirals: The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred extensive research into the development of effective antiviral treatments to combat the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Among the many avenues explored, an intriguing discovery has emerged from a collaborative effort involving several prestigious Brazilian institutions: the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), São Paulo State University (Une...
COVID-19 News: In a world still grappling with the enduring challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm with "concerning" trends emerging as we approach the Northern Hemisphere's winter season. The agency has called for immediate action in the form of increased vaccinations (It is really questionable how effective these are and...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), is a debilitating condition that has baffled medical professionals and researchers for decades. The exact causes of ME/CFS are shrouded in mystery, and patients often struggle with its devastating impact on their lives. However, a new study by Professor Dr Maureen R. Hanson at Cornell University has shed new light on the...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the world to its knees, prompting extensive research into the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its intricate interactions with host cells. A recent study conducted collaboratively by the University of Copenhagen-Denmark, the University of Texas Medical Branch-USA, and Umeå University-Sweden has shed new light on how this novel coronavirus manipulates host...
BA.2.86 News: Latest discoveries of more BA.2.86 sequences in the United Kingdom, places the total number of BA.2.86 sequences found in the country so far to 36. Of these, 32 were found in England and 4 in Scotland.
Most of these sequences were not uploaded to the GISAID platform but rather to a UK based SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequences monitoring platform.
https://sars2.cvr.gla.ac.uk/cog-uk/...
Research News: In a significant turn of events, outgoing Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne has retracted two research papers published in the journal Science, just as he steps down from his post. This move comes in response to questions that emerged regarding his earlier research and follows an extensive investigation conducted by the university's Board of Trustees.
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Monkeypox News: A concerning surge in Monkeypox infections has gripped Thailand, with 145 new cases reported in August alone, including a 16-year-old boy. The total tally now stands at 316 cases, setting off alarm bells among health authorities.
Monkeypox Outbreak Escalation:
In recent months, Thailand has witnessed a rapid escalation of Monkeypox cases, with numbers surging from 22 ...
COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt lives worldwide, researchers remain vigilant in uncovering the multifaceted impact of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Beyond the widely recognized respiratory symptoms and complications, there lies a potential hidden danger: Pulmonary Fat Embolism (PFE).
Researchers from the Southern Medical University-China and the Forensic Departmen...
Thailand Medical: A latest update by scientist claims that the BA.2.86 variant has been found in four locations in and near Bangkok besides an earlier location that was reported in late August.
On 23rd August 2023, a leading Thai doctor, Dr Leshan Wannigamma had reported the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 variant in waste water samples in Thailand.
https://twitter.com/dr_leshan/statu...
BA.2.86 News: Leading Israeli media, The Jerusalem Post has reported that the Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital announced on Monday that the BA.2.86 variant accounted for over 16% of cases in Israel as of Sunday night based on Health Ministry data.
https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/coronavirus/article-757546
(Note that there was some earlier online arguments that the journal...
COVID-19 News: In the ever-evolving landscape of COVID-19 research, new and intriguing connections continue to emerge. Recently, Sri Lankan physicians from the National Hospital of Sri Lanka made a new discovery that may shed light on an unusual condition known as macroamylasemia and its potential association with mild SARS-CoV-2 infections. This revelation highlights the intricate interplay betwe...
COVID-19 News: The United Kingdom is grappling with a staggering surge in COVID-19 cases, with infections doubling in just a month, according to recent data. The nation is facing a precarious situation driven by the emergence of two highly infectious new strains of the virus, EG.5.1 or Eris and BA.2.86 or Pirola, leaving experts and authorities scrambling to respond effectively.
As of...
Australian Study Alarmingly Found That SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-Based Vaccine Alters Heterologous Immunity In Children And That These Effects Can Persist Up To Six Months After Vaccination! The Study Found That BNT162b2 COVID-19 Vaccination In Children Alters Cytokine Responses To Heterologous Pathogens And Toll-Like Receptor Agonists!
COVID-19 News: The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, known as ...
HPV News: A new international study conducted in conjunction with the World Health Organization has revealed startling statistics - one in three men worldwide is infected with genital human papillomavirus (HPV). This revelation has sparked significant concern among healthcare professionals and underscores the urgent need for comprehensive HPV prevention strategies. It should be noted that HPV is a...
COVID-19 News: Reports are emerging that Okinawa, a prefecture in Japan that saw a bad COVID-19 surge in July and early August is once again witnessing a rise in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations!
According to health authorities in Japan, 459 new COVID-19 hospitalizations were reported from 54 medical institutions in the province from the 21st of August to 27th of August with an av...
Italian Doctors Warn SARS-CoV-2 Induced T-Cell Exhaustion Can Lead To Reactivation Of Oncoviruses Such As HHV5 And HHV8 Leading To Hodgkin Lymphoma, B Cell Lymphoma And Other Cancers.
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has had a profound impact on global health since its emergence in Wuhan, China, in late 2019. With the World Health Organizatio...
Outbreak News: The world is witnessing a concerning escalation of the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) outbreak in Iran. What initially started as a localized health concern has rapidly grown into a serious public health crisis. On August 27th, Iran reported 60 confirmed cases of CCHF with three tragic fatalities.
https://ifpnews.com/iran-60-crimean-congo-fever-3-killed/
Howeve...
Dengue News: In a grave turn of events, Guatemala declared a national health emergency on Thursday due to a severe dengue outbreak that has already claimed 22 lives and infected thousands of people across the country. Health Minister Francisco Coma made the announcement, revealing that the emergency measures would remain in effect for three months, aimed at combatting the outbreak and preventing f...
U.S. Medical News: California, USA - As the summer draws to a close, COVID-19 has once again taken center stage in California's ongoing battle against the virus. The latest reports from the state's Department of Public Health paint a concerning picture, with COVID-19 hospitalizations reaching a five-month high. Additionally, Los Angeles County and several other regions across the state are...
Immunology News: Fasting has been practiced for centuries for various reasons, including religious observances, weight management, and health benefits. Recent research conducted at Soochow University in Suzhou, China, has shed new light on the potential immune-boosting effects of short-term intensive fasting (STIF), also known as beego in China, on red blood cells in humans. This study explores ho...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), has swept across the globe, leaving healthcare professionals racing to understand its multifaceted impact on human health. Initially recognized for respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath, COVID-19 has revealed its enigmatic nature with various clinical prese...
Thailand Medical: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has left a profound impact on global health. While much attention has been focused on severe cases, a recent study conducted by the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in Thailand has unveiled startling findings about the long-term metabolic consequences of non-severe COVID-19.
Changes in...
Long COVID: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has brought with it a myriad of health challenges, including severe respiratory symptoms and a range of neurological manifestations. Among these, persistent cognitive dysfunction has emerged as a concerning issue for individuals affected by COVID-19, even those with asymptomatic, mild, or...
COVID-19 News: The emergence of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has prompted intensive research to understand its impact on various aspects of human health. Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) has been identified as a significant risk factor for severe outcomes in COVID-19 cases. Individuals with SAH are known to face higher risks of disease severity and mortality when infected with...
U.S. Medical News: In a shocking turn of events, the Virginia Department of Health has issued a stern warning about the ongoing outbreak of meningococcal disease sweeping across the state. This outbreak has brought with it a wave of serious illnesses, including meningitis, a perilous infection affecting the brain and spinal cord, and septicemia, a potentially fatal blood infection.
https://www.vd...
BA.2.86 News: France has become the twelfth country where the news SARS-CoV-2 variant has been found. According to local France BA.2.86 News coverages, the BA.2.86 sequence was detected in France in the last 12 hours.
https://www.leparisien.fr/societe/sante/covid-19-un-premier-cas-du-variant-supermutant-ba286-detecte-en-france-31-08-2023-WGG7NPQ7BFBNNMUUFLR4HX6KYY.php
French au...
BA.2.86 News: Scotland has identified its initial case of the SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 variant that is currently under close observation by the World Health Organization. Referred to as the Pirola variant, this variant holds a notable count of mutations, though it has yet to be categorized as a concerning variant. The variant was identified through genomic sequencing of a PCR sample collected on August ...
COVID-19-Eyes: Exploring the Intricate Connection between COVID-19 and Eye Health. In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, scientists and researchers worldwide have been tirelessly working to uncover the intricate mechanisms by which the SARS-CoV-2 virus wreaks havoc on the human body. Among the myriad of symptoms that this virus presents, a particular condition that has garnered attention is...
COVID-19 Drugs: In the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been relentlessly searching for treatments that can alleviate the severity of the disease and improve patient outcomes. Sodium glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, known for their cardiovascular and kidney-protective effects in patients with conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and kidney disea...
COVID-19 Drugs: In the relentless quest to combat the global scourge of COVID-19, researchers around the world have been fervently exploring existing drugs for their potential antiviral properties. Among the contenders, Chlorpheniramine Maleate (CPM), a first-generation H1 antihistamine, has emerged as a promising candidate in the fight against the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (...
COVID-19 News: In a collaborative effort, researchers from the Institut Pasteur and Université Paris-France have delved into the intricate molecular mechanisms governing the pathogenicity of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This virus, responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought the world to its knees as seen in various past COVID-19 News coverages, s...